When my grandfather passed, I was asked to take over his role as keeper of the family seder. But he was Moses, and we were the Israelites in the desert. How could an 11-year-old fill the space he left?
Holidays
Preserving My Grandfather’s Passover LegacyWhen my grandfather passed, I was asked to take over his role as keeper of the family seder. But he was Moses, and we were
Being Jewish Holidays
What Ruth Taught Me About Jewish CourageRuth’s ancient story reminds us that even in the most uncertain moments of our lives, we’re not alone.
Ruth’s ancient story reminds us that even in the most uncertain moments of our lives, we’re not alone.
Food
How Israeli Farmers Prepare for Annual Shavuot DemandAs farmers across the country navigate conflict and loss, a visit to local dairies—and a no-bake tahini cheesecake recipe—offer a taste of resilience for the holiday table.
As farmers across the country navigate conflict and loss, a visit to local dairies—and a no-bake tahini cheesecake recipe—offer a taste of resilience for the

New Haggadot Celebrate the Contributions of Jewish WomenBeautifully illustrated by female artists and with commentary from Torah scholars like Rabbi Angela Buchdahl, both the Erev Rav and Az Nashir haggadot affirm women’s central role in the Exodus story—and from generation to generation.
Beautifully illustrated by female artists and with commentary from Torah scholars like Rabbi Angela Buchdahl, both the Erev Rav and Az Nashir haggadot affirm women’s central role in the Exodus story—and from generation to generation.
Food
Fried Greek Delicacies for HanukkahDitch the jelly and potatoes and celebrate the miracle of oil with Greek Doughnuts drenched in honey and Santorini Tomato Patties.
Ditch the jelly and potatoes and celebrate the miracle of oil with Greek Doughnuts drenched in honey and Santorini Tomato Patties.
Food
Inside the Mexican Jewish ‘Cocina’New cookbooks from Mexico offer treasured family recipes with modern techniques.
New cookbooks from Mexico offer treasured family recipes with modern techniques.
On All Other Nights…of Passover: Hol Hamoed MenusThe middle days of Passover are when cooking and menu planning become a challenge—when you’re not necessarily looking to impress large crowds and, more thanLetter from Corvallis: Seder in the House of Bondageby Michael PeckThe metal detector at the outer gate of the Oregon State Correctional Institution did not perturb me. Nor did the fact that I had toHanukka Gift Guide 2013Hanukka celebrations include family and tradition, good food and get-togethers and, of course, dreidel showdowns and the lighting of the menora. And yet it hasThe Missing Heroine of Hanukkaby Judy PetsonkThis Hanukka, for the sake of our daughters, let’s tell the missing piece of the Maccabee story. Let’s celebrate the Queen of the Jews, whoCooking à la Jerusalem for Hanukkaby Libby Barneaby Libby BarneaEverything about Jerusalem is “complicated”: its political status, its soup-mix population of Arabs and Jews from wide diasporas, even its food. It is that lastRugelach for Shavuot: Baking with Butter, Sour Cream and Cream Cheeseby Libby Barneaby Libby BarneaBored of cheesecake and blintzes for Shavuot? How about luxuriously decadent dairy rugelach?Sophisticated and Delicious Passover Dessertsby Libby Barneaby Libby BarneaKosher desserts present a year-round challenge in their customary need to be non-dairy, if being served after a meal containing meat. Add to the culinaryPassover Delights for KidsAges 0 to 3 Dayenu! A Favorite Passover Song Illustrated by Miriam Latimer. (Scholastic/Cartwheel Books, 12 pp. $7.99) This board book is a cheery one—you canFooter Menu Column 2
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